Welcome to High-Paying Payroll Specialist Jobs

Looking for premium Payroll Specialist opportunities? You're in the right place. We've curated a list of opportunities that offer $100,000 or more. These roles not only offer competitive pay, but also the chance to play a crucial role in a company's financial operations.

What Does a Payroll Specialist Do?

A Payroll Specialist ensures all employees within an organization are paid accurately and on time. They process payroll, calculate taxes and benefits, prepare reports, and play a key role in payroll audits.

Your Career Growth as a Payroll Specialist

With experience and proven abilities in payroll processing, a Payroll Specialist can advance to better positions, taking on greater responsibilities in financial management. Opportunities include Payroll Manager, Payroll Director, or even Chief Financial Officer.

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$98K - $164K *

Transform employment tax strategy for diverse clients, delivering expert consulting, planning, and compliance solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to optimize tax opportunities and drive client...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $105K *

Lead innovative procurement strategies and contract management across diverse projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and promote best practices, while driving continuous improvem...

St. Albert, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$71K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and guiding cross-functional teams. Provide expertise in production engineering methods and support continuous improvement in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance operational efficiency by supporting and enhancing control systems, ensuring high availability and reliability. Collaborate with teams on industrial automation solutions, system maintenance, a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage client relationships and oversee the preparation of tax products, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while strengthening existing connections and providing expert recommendations for finan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Champion client relationships and tax solutions while efficiently managing annual tax products and financial reports. Drive success through expert communication and personalized recommendations to mee...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Lead client relationships and ensure timely delivery of annual tax products and monthly financial work, while managing a dynamic business tax team in a collaborative environment that emphasizes profes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Champion client relationships by managing tax processes and delivering timely solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure accurate tax returns and financial reports while fostering growth and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team where you will manage aerial permitting tasks, ensuring compliance and securing legal rights for facility placement to support construction projects. Engage with diverse stakeholde...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to drive impactful solutions in healthcare consulting. Work collaboratively on diverse revenue cycle projects, leveraging analytical skills to enhance client performance and deliver mean...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of accounting by providing expert guidance on complex standards, leading a dedicated team, and partnering with cross-functional units to enhance compliance and operational effectivene...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative consulting solutions. Work collaboratively to identify performance gaps, implement effective changes, and drive measurable re...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead healthcare consulting projects by driving performance improvements, analyzing revenue cycles, and delivering actionable insights to enhance client operational effectiveness in a fast-paced, colla...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare solutions by analyzing revenue cycles, improving operational efficiencies, and collaborating with clients to enhance performance across diverse healthcare environments. Embrace ch...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare consulting by collaborating with clients to enhance revenue cycle efficiency and drive meaningful improvements through data analysis and operational insights. Join a dynamic team...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that’s driving healthcare transformation! Collaborate on diverse projects, leveraging analytical skills to provide actionable solutions and enhance client performance in complex healthcare...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower healthcare transformation by delivering tailored consulting solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop insights that drive performance improvements across diverse client projects, leveraging...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $163K *

Oversee project management for child support enforcement modernization initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance program operations and technology. This role drives strategic plannin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $163K *

Manage project execution for federal child support modernization initiatives, guiding multidisciplinary teams in program operations, risk management, and strategic planning to ensure effective system...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Engage in advanced financial analysis and budget management, overseeing formulation, tracking, and reporting for multifaceted projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficient budget execut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $151K *

Support the transformation of financial planning by designing innovative reporting and analytics solutions. Collaborate with Finance leaders to optimize processes, enhance data governance, and drive c...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $133K *

Champion the onboarding journey for new sales talent, facilitating transformative training sessions, creating tailored content, and ensuring new hires excel in a dynamic environment while collaboratin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of finance and technology, driving successful Workday Adaptive Planning implementations and optimizing financial reporting for diverse clients while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $99K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client relationships and provide exceptional support for day-to-day treasury operations. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $99K *

Transform the client experience in a pivotal customer service role, managing day-to-day treasury operations for commercial clients while building strong relationships and collaborating with internal t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Payroll Specialist job?question toggle

    Most Payroll Specialist jobs require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Also, experience with payroll systems and proficiency in MS Office is often required.

  • Does a Payroll Specialist need a certification?question toggle

    While not always required, a number of employers prefer Payroll Specialists with APA's Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.